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2017 Ride for the Ribbon

October 10, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor The Ride for the Ribbon on October 14 in Greenville, North Carolina.  This is an annual…
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Your Foreclosure Hearing Just Got More Crowded

October 9, 2017

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Written By Lance P. Martin
On August 30, 2017, an amendment to North Carolina’s foreclosure statutes took immediate effect.  The amended statute, Section 45-10, concerns substitute trustees under a…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Adds Raleigh and Wilmington Attorneys

October 5, 2017

Attorneys Emily Massey, James Todd, and Thomas Wolff recently joined Ward and Smith, P.A. The additions reflect the firm’s continued growth in the Raleigh…
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On Your Mark—”TM” or “®”? Trademark Notice Guidelines

October 4, 2017

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Business owners, whether starting a new business or a new brand, tend to have similar trademark-related questions: Do I need a trademark registration?  What…
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Seasoned Tax and Employee Benefits Attorney Steve Long Joins Ward and Smith

October 3, 2017

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that tax and employee benefits attorney Steve Long has joined the Raleigh office.  Long will lead the…
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ICYMI: Ward and Smith’s Construction Conference

October 2, 2017

On September 28, Ward and Smith, P.A. hosted a conference for construction executives and industry professionals at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh.  The…
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Truth and Consequences: Title VII’s Opposition Clause and Employer’s Reasonable Belief

September 29, 2017

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Written By Hayley R. Wells
This summer, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which hears appeals from North Carolina federal courts, issued an opinion that…